Teaching and Learning Assistant (with PE Support)

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston-on-Trent Primary School is seeking a Teaching Assistant & PE Support to join our friendly and supportive team. The role combines classroom assistance with promoting sport and physical activity to help every pupil achieve their personal best.

You will work with children across the school, deliver engaging PE sessions, support learning in class and help run sports clubs while upholding the school's values.

Qualifications

• Have experience of working with children across a school setting.
• Have a passion for sport and physical activity and the ability to deliver engaging PE sessions.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Support learning through classroom activities, interventions and small-group work.
• Plan and deliver engaging sports clubs, activities and competitions.
• Support children’s physical, social and emotional wellbeing.
• Have high expectations of achievement, behaviour and inclusion.
• Be creative, enthusiastic and able to use their initiative.
• Be committed to promoting and upholding the school’s values and ethos.
• Be passionate about supporting all children, including those with additional needs.
• Be motivated to achieve the very best for the children in our care and make a genuine difference.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging PE sessions and promote physical activity across the school.
• Support learning through classroom activities, interventions and small-group work.
• Plan and run engaging sports clubs, activities and competitions.
• Support children’s wellbeing and inclusive practices.

Skills

Experience with children

Sports coaching

Team player

Supporting learning

Job description

Closing date: 01 November 2026

Aston-on-Trent Primary School has an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant & PE Support to join our friendly and supportive team.

We are looking for a special person with great qualities to inspire our children to learn, develop and thrive. Come and join our award-winning school, where every member of staff is dedicated, enthusiastic and deeply committed to every child’s success. Our team brings energy, care and a sense of fun to everything we do.

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant & PE Support who can inspire children through both high-quality physical activity and classroom support, enabling every pupil to achieve their personal best.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working with children across a school setting.
• Have a passion for sport and physical activity and the ability to deliver engaging PE sessions.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Support learning through classroom activities, interventions and small-group work.
• Plan and deliver engaging sports clubs, activities and competitions.
• Support children’s physical, social and emotional wellbeing.
• Have high expectations of achievement, behaviour and inclusion.
• Be creative, enthusiastic and able to use their initiative.
• Be committed to promoting and upholding the school’s values and ethos.
• Be passionate about supporting all children, including those with additional needs.
• Be motivated to achieve the very best for the children in our care and make a genuine difference.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Our school is a very caring, welcoming place with excellent academic standards, outstanding behaviour from children and supportive parents. We are looking for someone with a flexible, positive, outgoing, caring and nurturing approach, who can bring energy and enthusiasm to both the classroom and the sports field.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Sam Moore (Headteacher) at [e-mail] or by calling 01332 799478.

Provisional Interview Date: 6 November 2026